Reverend Leslie Mills – The lives of our ancestors shaped who we are today. Does feeling a connection to your ancestors make you feel more grounded? Or is it not important to our modern lives? Please bring an object, photo, story or piece of writing that helps you connect to your ancestors. We will create … Continue reading Connecting to Your Ancestors
Time to re-gather from our summer break as we reimagine this annual tradition. If you like, bring a small container of water that represents your summer (a pitcher of water will also be provided). Through the metaphor of water, we recognize that life can be stormy or sparkling, still or rushing. And sometimes, it can … Continue reading Water Communion
We’ve covered a lot of ground exploring “Activism in an Age of Compassion Fatigue” this year, from broad-level politics to conversations close to home. To wrap up, we’ll review some highlights and try a few new practices to support us in what lies ahead. Soup Sunday follows the program.
Connecting Through the Struggle We will continue our exploration of this year’s theme, “Activism in an Age of Compassion Fatigue,” by bringing the questions closer to home. In a world that seems intent on dividing us from one another, how can we connect across differences when so much is at stake? Is it possible to … Continue reading Rev. Leslie Mills – Activism in the Age of Compassion Fatigue – Part IV
For our next installment of “Activism in the Age of Compassion Fatigue,” we will dive into the realm of singing as resistance to oppression. What’s been happening in the streets of Minneapolis? And what does this have to do with K-Pop Demon Hunters? Join us to find out!
Last month, Reverend Leslie Mills provided thoughts and discussion on the conflicting current priorities of personal activism and compassion. She will be continuing with this theme on Sunday, December 14. At the end of her previous program, Rev. Mills asked us to consider a couple of questions for discussion this week. In a world such … Continue reading Rev. Leslie Mills – Activism in the Age of Compassion Fatigue Part II
Taking in the state of the world, our hearts may be feeling a variety of pressures. What tools are available to help us navigate what lies ahead? From meditation to martial arts, and from World War II pilots to K-Pop Demon Hunters, we have a wealth of resources to strengthen and support us in tumultuous … Continue reading Activism in the Age of Compassion Fatigue
As we come to our own understanding of what it means to be human, how do we apply these understandings to our daily life? What choices do we have when it comes to applying this in our relationships? In an ever-evolving world, with a media who believes that “bad news sells,” what can strengthen our … Continue reading On Being Human Part 4 – Holding Our Humanity
While the question of what it means to be human may seem like a playful thought experiment or a philosophical curiosity, our current sociopolitical landscape brings some urgency to our answers. In a time when the most powerful world leader is intent on dehumanizing the majority of the global population, how we understand humanity — … Continue reading What It Means to be Human – Part 3
Rev Leslie Mills continues her series from last month. It can be argued that religious community is where we come together to figure out what it means to be human. What might this mean following the election? Drawing on both Eastern and Western philosophy, we will explore different concepts of what it means to be … Continue reading On Being Human Part 2 – Rev Leslie Mills
